I have on reserve a new in box DC24 Animal for $200 that I may be picking up this weekend. Should I get it or wait for a DC41 Animal to go on sale? Should a dc24 be good enough for the mess of shedding my pup will leave in her wake? I am also getting the grooming tool for the dyson.
Has anyone actually compared the two?

I just bought a DC25 all floors.......nothing sucks like a dyson!

I haven't compared any Dysons against each other but I have a Dyson DC41 Animal and love it.

I battled with myself all week on which to go with, I decided on the DC41 after comparing the DC35, 40 & 41.

Many of the Dyson vacs are 20% until Mothers Day, May 13th.

If you can get the DC24 for $200 jump on it, highly rated just not a "ball" model.

But the DC24 IS the "ball" model.

http://www.dyson.com/store/product.asp?product=DC24-ANIMAL

Dyson DC24 Animal - ultra-lightweight and compact bagless upright vacuum for homes with pets. Ball™ technology for easy steering. Mini turbine head removes dirt and pet hair from carpets, upholstery and tight spaces. Motorized brush bar for carpets - switches off for hard floors. Reversible wand for high-reach cleaning. Lifetime washable HEPA filter traps microscopic allergens.

Did just check the suction power and the DC41 is rated at 235AW (air watts... what hat means I have no idea) the DC24 is rated at 115AW. T he dust bin is tiny bin has only .19 gallon capacity the DC41 has .55 gal. Cord length is 20 ft. versus the DC41 at 35 feet.

DC24 specs: http://www.dyson.com/store/product.asp?product=DC24-ANIMAL&tab=accessories

DC41 specs: http://www.dyson.com/store/product.asp?product=DC41-IRSPU

hmm...you seem to have done more HW than I have on this....you make many great points. haha!

The tiny dust bucket is what shocked me, that is small and then you'll be emptying it numerous times each cleaning day.

I see one DC41 on Craigslist this morning asking $400 supposedly a duplicate wedding present sent email offering $350. I'm suppose to pick up my new one today so will give the peeps until noon to call me.

I also just bought the DC41 Animal and like Val i love it.
Although you will have to empty it a lot more, it does suck up like no other.
So i say spend a couple extra bucks and get the DC41

KodaYoda.12 wrote:

I also just bought the DC41 Animal and like Val i love it.
Although you will have to empty it a lot more, it does suck up like no other.
So i say spend a couple extra bucks and get the DC41

I'm considering that....seems like the dc24 is more for a small apartment with little carpet.

I have the DC 24 and it really does have a small chamber. I think I at least empty it three times for my little living room. I still love it though, it does a great job, but if you can get the bigger one you should

found a dc41 for $350 close by. gonna try to get it lowered.

Got it. Brand spanking new in box. Seal wasn't even broken.

LillDragun wrote:

Got it. Brand spanking new in box. Seal wasn't even broken.

Got me beat as I never received a response on the one I contacted.

But my husky also seconds as a vacuum cleaner. So i got a Dyson plus koda.

KodaYoda.12 wrote:

But my husky also seconds as a vacuum cleaner. So i got a Dyson plus koda.

What model is Koda? =P

I have done it.. I just got a Dyson dc41 off craigslist brand new in box for 330$! My mom vacuumed yesterday w her vacuum that was top of the line (3 years ago) and I tested out my DC41 today and well, this was the results, from only 2 rooms, living room and dining room...



This this is amazing. I can't believe all that was left behind, I am scared to see after my room...

Awesome! Great price! You beat me! I plan on cleaning the house after work tonight.

Maybe y'all can help me.
http://www.amazon.com/Dyson-Groom-Tool-Clean-Kit/dp/B005MAR8RG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
is the groom tool in this kit the same as the same as this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Dyson-Groom/dp/B004BA8WRI/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header

ah screw it, for that price, I'll see what I get. If it's the wrong one, I'll send it back. But I'll let y'all know if y'all should jump on the deal tho!

Yes, the one in the kit looks like the groom tool that I have. Looks like a pretty good deal considering how much the groom tool costs separately.

LillDragun wrote:

KodaYoda.12 wrote:

But my husky also seconds as a vacuum cleaner. So i got a Dyson plus koda.

What model is Koda? =P

Probably the cheapest Dyson they make seeing as if it doesnt settle it ends up back on the floor.

If you have a Dyson buy this kit! it has the groomer in it for practically half the cost of it alone!

Dyson Groom Tool / Clean Up Kit

LillDragun wrote:

If you have a Dyson buy this kit! it has the groomer in it for practically half the cost of it alone!

Dyson Groom Tool / Clean Up Kit

Thank you, ordered it up pronto!

How do I get Mia used to being around the vac? whenever it is on she goes nuts! Makes it really difficult to brush her. I basically turn the vac off when i brush her and only attach it to suck the fur. but makes sucking the loose hairs that aren't grabbed by the bristles too easy to miss.